Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending July 17th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
Citrus Commission Meeting; New CRDF Web Site
Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports on the upcoming Wednesday Citrus Commission meeting and a new Citrus Research and Development Foundation Web site. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
NRCS Migratory Bird Initiative Receiving a Positive Response
With 40 to 50 million birds estimated to start their migration south in the coming weeks, the Natural Resources Conservation Service has developed the Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative. And NRCS Chief Dave White says it has received a tremendous response from producers. Download Audio
July is Crucial Time for Insect Management in Cotton
July is a busy time for insects and therefore UGA Extension Entomologist, Philip Roberts, says farmers need to be busy scouting their fields for them. Download Audio
Effects of Financial Reform Legislation on Ag Still Unclear
The Senate has passed sweeping financial reform legislation, but top Senate Ag Republican Saxby Chambliss, still has some concern over the bill’s impact on agriculture. Download Audio
Epigenetics Discussed at APRES
During this week’s annual American Peanut Research and Education Society meeting, featured speaker Dr. Karen McGinnis with Florida State University talked about her research with epigenetics. Download Audio
Concerns about Animal Antibiotic Resistance
The Food and Drug Administration recently recommended animal antibiotics in livestock should be used judiciously to alleviate any concerns about their potential connection to reducing antibiotic resistance in both humans and animals, and so this past week a house commerce and energy committee panel heard information presented on this topic. Download Audio
LMA Selects New Leadership
The Livestock Marketing Association has selected new leadership for the next two years and those serving on their board of directors includes two names from here in the Southeast. Download Audio
Earn Educational Credits
Need another reason to attend Citrus Expo? CEUs and CCAs will be available both days during the seminar program. Certified Crop Advisors can earn 1.5 CCA credits by attending the morning session of the seminars on Aug. 18. An additional 2 CCA credits will be available at the afternoon session on Aug. 18. During the morning seminars on Aug. 19, …
Gulf Disaster
How will the oil spill effect agriculture? Everett Griner discusses this today. Download Audio